Soul Devourer Chapter 5 Episode 4 — The Empress of Russia
Announced by the Japanese Hunter Guild through television and various media: the birth of the “Fourth〘Regalia〙”.
That information spread in an instant, rippling outward across the world, not just within Japan.
At the same time, the long-held perception of “Japan” by other nations was overturned from its very foundation.
One S-Rank dungeon.
Only five S-Rank Hunters.
A weak hunter nation with barely any say in global affairs-
That had been Japan until now.
And yet, in that country, there emerged a hunter bearing the title of “King”, possessing power capable of destroying a nation alone.
No longer could anyone afford to look down on it as inferior.
Except for the hunter superpowers like China, Russia, and the United States, other countries were forced into a position of carefully watching Japan’s every move.
While the upper echelons of countless nations trembled in fear, only Russia and the United States, both possessing members of〘Regalia〙, remained unfazed.
»Somewhere in Russ«
An equal to China’s Wang Haoran, one of the beings called “King”, one of the only three holders of the title〘Regalia〙and, the only woman among them.
A woman of breathtaking beauty, her name was Ekaterina.
She was the empress who ruled at the apex of Hunters, commanding Russia’s top force, Seven Emperors〈Semi Tsar〉.
At present, she was in a conference room, sharing the information announced from Japan with the members of〈Semi Tsar〉.
“…To think, in a country like that…”
Ekaterina murmured softly, her voice devoid of inflection.
“To think another〘Regalia〙like myself would appear… the world truly is unpredictable.”
At her words, the man seated to her right, the second-in-command, couldn’t help but speak up.
“Lady Ekaterina. Isn’t evaluating him as ‘equal’ somewhat excessive?”
“Is that so?”
With just a slight shift of her gaze, she pierced him silently.
“He has been recognized as〘Regalia〙. That alone is more than enough to warrant the evaluation. At the very least…”
After a brief pause, she spoke coldly.
“He is undoubtedly stronger than all of you.”
“…!”
The man fell silent, and the rest of the members followed suit.
An overwhelming pressure dominated the room.
That alone was proof of Empress Ekaterina’s existence.
“Besides… I’ve already had information on Matsubara Yuito gathered.”
She continued calmly.
“A newcomer who only registered as a hunter a few months ago. And yet, he has conquered high-level dungeons across his country and even traveled to China. This growth rate… it’s abnormal.”
Even within〈Semi Tsar〉, there were Unique Skill holders.
But, none had shown such momentum.
“He undoubtedly possesses a powerful Unique Skill.”
Matsubara Yuito, his existence had already gone beyond the bounds of common sense.
Truly, an “irregular”.
“Even so… we have no intention of invading Japan like China did.”
Ekaterina stated her conclusion quietly.
“As long as we remain mutually non-interfering, there should be no problems.”
But then, the man beside her spoke again.
“That may be too optimistic.”
“…Go on.”
“According to the information, Matsubara Yuito may visit other countries’ dungeons as well. Given that he has already been to China, it wouldn’t be strange if he has formed some kind of connection with〈Kowloon〉.”
“…”
“If he were to form an alliance with them and begin interfering with our country… we cannot ignore that.”
After a brief silence, Ekaterina let out a small breath.
“…You’re right. We should continue monitoring his movements, considering even the slightest possibility.”
“And one more thing-”
The man chose his words carefully.
“If he were to request permission to clear our country’s dungeons, how would you respond?”
“…”
“If he were just an S-Rank Hunter, we could refuse. But the opponent is〘Regalia〙…”
“Yes. A careful response would be required.”
However, the man shook his head.
“I oppose it. Dungeons are assets of the nation that owns them. Granting clearance rights to a foreigner would be nothing less than aiding the enemy.”
Ekaterina slowly fixed her gaze on him.
“I understand your point.”
Then, the empress spoke quietly, yet with weight.
“But… if Matsubara Yuito and I were to come into conflict, in the worst case, this country could fall. And in that moment of weakness, China or the United States would exploit it.”
The air in the conference room tightened instantly.
“That’s why we decide not based on emotion, but on what is best for our country.”
“…Understood.”
“““““Yes, ma’am!”””””
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E/N:
Waifu spotted? Fingers crossed!
Comrades, the Motherland calls on us! We must head for the alcoholic tundra! Bly*t!
Stay tuned! 😂
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